GARDENING guru Charlie Dimmock was the guest of honour at the annual Whiteley Village Garden Market.

The BBC GroundForce expert declared the event open as more than 30 stallholders displayed their wares for three days over the bank holiday weekend.

Plants, furniture, ornaments and sculptures were all available for visitors to explore.

Whiteley Village director Andrew Rollings, pictured with Charlie, declared the event, which had more than doubled in size since its first year, a resounding success.